Professional Practice Leader

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: "Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home." Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, "The freedom and flexibility can't be beat." Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us "I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home."

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Pay Range
Commensurate with experience

Join us to lead the way in advancing care standards

This leadership role is accountable for academic clinical practice in alignment with VHA's strategic directions, provincial priorities, emerging trends and changing practice expectations. The role provides clinical leadership to support the advancement of professional nursing and PSW practice, research and education. The role facilitates the translation of knowledge, ensuring providers work to full scope of their role by advancing standards of care and professional practice with oversight of the nursing clinical leads. In partnership with operational leadership, provincial funders and other key stakeholders support the implementation of innovative and relevant care models that enhance client outcomes. The role is critical in aligning work within and across clinical programs and organizational practice priorities. The role focuses on the integration of care, client quality and safety, use of technology to enable care, quality improvement and research to meet a diverse and evolving client population. #INVHACorp

Key Areas Of Accountability

• Contribute to the development of ongoing strategies and initiatives to enhance client care and outcomes.
• Collaborate with operational leadership in the development of care models or workflows that align with care requirements and in response to changing system requirements.
• Lead knowledge translation and change management related to organizational and professional practice standards.
• Collaborate and maintain positive professional relationships with VHA's internal and external stakeholders to support the optimization of client care and recovery
• Support capacity building in resilience and adaptability among the clinical team in collaboration with clinical leads and regional/program leadership.
• Promote and contribute to practice environments that encourage learning, application of knowledge and research.

Key Skills, Experience And Behaviors Required For This Position

• Master's degree (focus in Nursing or Education preferred; others considered based on relevance to the role) required
• Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with preference given to candidates with CCHN(C) certification
• 5 years progressive experience in nursing, with at least 2 years experience in a home/community OR 2 years experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated ability to successfully lead or implement projects at a level of a unit/team or organization
• Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with preference given to candidates with CCHN(C) certification
• Ongoing membership with professional association (E.g. RNAO, CNA)
• Holds current academic appointment/eligible for academic appointment (with application to appointment within one year of hire)
• Ability to promote and influence clinical leaders and staff engagement
• Demonstrated leadership skills in advancing professional practice
• Strong clinical practitioner with an ability to use knowledge-transfer techniques to put research–based knowledge into practice
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitation/implementation, sustainability and evaluation of program outcomes
• Strong understanding of the CNO Scope of Practice, Regulated Health Professions Act, and other regulatory practice standards as it relates to Nursing and working with unregulated care providers (UCPs)
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in both in-person and remote/virtual team settings – technological proficiency with MS Office 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, video conferencing) and ability to learn in a technology-supported work environment will be necessary
• Valid driver's license and use of a car on the job required to travel between office/training sites

What makes VHA's compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks & discounts
• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA's commitment to DEI
At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?
Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We'll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we're passionate about providing spectacular care.